MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rubber fuel hose close to ignition coil
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rubber fuel hose close to ignition coil
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of chassis arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Offside rear integral body structure corroded within 30cm of a mounting but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Within 30cm of a mounting but not affecting overall security Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of chassis arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Offside rear integral body structure corroded within 30cm of a mounting but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Within 30cm of a mounting but not affecting overall security Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of chassis arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER PANELS CORRODED
nsf tyre wall cracking
nsr outrigger corroded
osr outrigger corroded
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nsf ttyre wall cracking
nsr outriger corroded
os outrigger corroded
Corrosion to nearside rear body outrigger.
Corrosion to offside front lower body panel.
Corrosion to offside rear body outrigger.
Nearside Front Tyre - outer sidewall cracking.
Nearside Rear Tyre - outer sidewall cracking.
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PPD 224L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 76,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPD 224L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PPD 224L registered?
PPD 224L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 26 March 1973.
Is PPD 224L safe to buy?
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